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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 306.60 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 306.60 and 113.41 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 306.60 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/306.60 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 306.60 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 34,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,771.51/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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